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Powdery Mildew and Pumpkins
Powdery mildew is an annual probelm
in nearly every pumpkin growing area.
Although
it rarely destroys the crop, it seriously reducess yield and fruit quality.
Fungicides to control the disease are available, but they can
be costly and often are not very effective, due to pathogen resistance.
Also, because of the long pumpkin growing season, it is
difficult to get good chemical control, using ground equipment, without damaging the
vines.
Harris Moran
recognized the need for Powdery Mildew tolerant (PMT) varieties and, in 1987, made the
first cross leading to the first PMT varieties.
Within a very short time, these varieties have become a
sensation in the industry.
We continue to emphasize Powdery Mildew tolerance in our
breeding and plan to remain the leader for years to come. |
